Elín Metta Jensen
Turning obstacles into motivation
Professional soccer player, full-time medical student
NORÐUR Journal
Tales from the North
The Arctic is beautiful – but unforgiving. For nearly 100 years, 66˚North has made life and activity possible where otherwise there would be none. These are stories of adventure, exploration, and the extraordinary everyday.
Recent
Journeys
Climb to Iceland's highest peak
There are many reasons why I’ve begun to pursue these mountaineering challenges. The magnificent views over my home and experiencing some truly unique environments all help me to live in the present.
Journeys
Arctic Glow
With 24 hours of light during Icelandic summer, the opportunities to explore are endless. Benjamin and Eydís headed south to explore Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) and Þórsmörk (Thorsmork) for a mix of natural wonder, great food, culture and midnight hikes. A very full day.
Watch
66ºNorth Films
Icelandic Art of Living
From the edge
Journeys
All sides of Iceland in one day
Experience wildly varying landscapes and conditions on foot across 55 km in 24-hours
People
Hornstrandir 66.45ºN
Hornstrendingar, the people of Hornstrandir, were self-sufficient; there was no road access and the harsh winters were often so brutal that boats couldn’t come for weeks.
Circular
Documenting change
Ragnar Axelsson, better known as Rax, is an Icelandic photojournalist who has been photographing people and nature in the Arctic for over four decades
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Index
Finding our own summer
Arctic glow
Benjamin Hardman
Turning obstacles into motivation
Elín Metta Jensen
Climb to Iceland's highest peak
Eydís María Ólafsdóttir
First day of summer
Hornstrandir 66.45°N
Ragúel Hagalínsson
Lilja's Copenhagen city guide
Emilie Lilja
Stay safe, stay active
Skiing in Iceland
Arnaldur & Oafia
So last season
Kria Capsule
Layering
Flot capsule
Sölvhóll Collection
SOS T-Shirt
Rurik Gislason
On time and water
Andri Snær Magnason
Sheep herding on Breidamerkurfjall
Þorsteinn Roy Jóhannsson and Hörður Þórhallsson
Glacier Friday
Documenting change
Ragnar Axelsson
Full-time musician, part-time snowboarder
Ívar Pétur Kjartansson
Kormakur & Skjoldur
Dyngja Down Jacket
Tindur Down Jacket
All sides of Iceland in one day
Benjamin Hardman
Upcycled
The colours of the volcano
GANNI x 66ºNorth AW19
Island Festival
Kria 2019
Confident
Emilie Lilja
Unbound
Asa Steinars
A glacier retreats
Helen & Aron
Explore
Emilie & Mads
The long run
Elisabet Margeirsdottir
GANNI x 66°North
Winter Running Guide
Elisabet Margeirs & Thorbergur Ingi
Now
Heidar Logi
First eyes on Iceland
Benjamin Hardman
At the Arctic Ocean
Anton Jonas Illugason
The Icelandic Football collection
What to wear in Iceland
Ása Steinars
Bags and Backpacks
SOULLAND meets 66°NORTH
On sea
Arnar Logi Hákonarson
Weather and age are a state of mind
Asdis Karlsdottir
Modern driftwood
Studio Eyjolfsson
The other Flatey
Björk Brynjars